anyone weld their oil pan
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anyone weld their oil pan
I have a leak on my oil pan at the marked location in the pic below.. I think I can get away with welding it? It drips maybe once every 15 minutes so I know its nothing substantial.. but I rather not buy a new one when I'm sure i can get away with removing it, grinding down the paint, and welding.. does anyone have experience with with a similar situation??
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I ran my Honda with a welded aluminium Gearbox Case for years with no leaks The box had a six inch long crack. I'm sure that can be fixed with a weld. The difference is that it has to hold pressure, but again, I'm sure that can be fixed.
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just because the drip is coming from the spot you pointed out..does not mean that is where the hole is.. unless you can see the hole there. It seems possible that there could be a hole under the protective plate and its making its way out at the point you suspect is leaking....
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its not about being a "cheep skate" or else I'd pull some ricer ingenuity and JB weld the *****.. its the simple fact that I've bought a $2800 mig welder and wouldn't mind using it on a practical application. but thanks for your .02
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i agree if you can DIY weld or you got hookup with a welder then go for it. oil pan isnt a load bearing part, i dont see why welding is being "cheap" if it stops a slight drip.
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Once you pull the pan, you can see if there is in fact a problem in that area (looking from the inside). That protective plate may prevent you from finding the real problem from the outside. Steel is steel. Weld it, from the inside and sand it. Good to go, and you get to use your welder.
Is it a 220V welder?
Is it a 220V welder?
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Once you pull the pan, you can see if there is in fact a problem in that area (looking from the inside). That protective plate may prevent you from finding the real problem from the outside. Steel is steel. Weld it, from the inside and sand it. Good to go, and you get to use your welder.
Is it a 220V welder?
Is it a 220V welder?
..and thats what i fully intend on doing.. I guess I didnt make my opening question fully legible.. I am wondering if anyone has had a leak from that area and if so did they just patched it up
yes its 220v, its a millermatic 252